Both my parents are Nuclear Engineers, they graduated in the 1980s (in Argentina). The job market was never good, specially since Chernobyl. But their engineering curriculum is pretty broad, they have to know a lot of different things. So it was easy for them to switch to other types of engineering. At least in Argentina, there's the popular beleif that Nuclear Engineers are really really smart, similar to saying you know rocket science.

@gogy9076

Жыл бұрын

I'm a high school student. I want to become a nuclear engineer, but how? I'm very diligent in my studies to become a nuclear engineer, but what are the conditions? I want to achieve my dream no matter what it takes.And I had an exam four days ago, And out of my love for nuclear engineering, I wrote a topic about the Chernobyl accident

@gogy9076

Жыл бұрын

I know that it is dangerous, but I really want to become a nuclear engineer. I know that I have many questions, but your parents, From which university did they both graduate?

@kevinamundsen7646

10 ай бұрын

Go for it! It is one of the most exiting and demanding fields. Start with a classical engineering college degree which will include nuclear physics. Study to be proficient in physics and math. Aspire to a graduate (master's) degree in nuclear physics, and you are good to go. Best wishes on your excellent choice!

@technica7788

7 ай бұрын

@@gogy9076 It aint dangerous, unless you dont follow protocol

@zahariburgess3660

6 ай бұрын

@@gogy9076it’s not dangerous unless you are building one in the USSR with trash safety protocols

Love the episode.

Been following for over a year, would love to see a video that breakdowns General Case Management! This channel has been a blessing, keep up the awesome work!

@CareerWatch

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! General Case Management....I am not familiar with that. Will do some research.

why are you so helpful? appreciate the info!

Thanks for the video! Concerns about Climate Change are beginning to push atomic power back into the mainstream, and several new plant designs are in the works. This could eventually boost employment in the field. It's best to be passionate about this career choice and don't do it for money, because the goal of the industry is to be boring (with no surprises). The big three surprises (Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, and Fukushima) have spoiled the industry's good-neighbor policy, perhaps for all time. However atomic power remains one of the most recent, most advanced, and most powerful technologies of civilization, and may someday help to transform human life on earth, and in space as well. Unlike other 20th century breakthroughs such as automobiles and air travel, the development of atomic power proceeds at a very slow pace due to the tremendous cost involved. It may take a very long time for the industry to have become both fully matured and completely "clean," but the passion for the atom will never die, it is part of the universe and part of all life.

@TechNerdNolan

Ай бұрын

Great comment

I recently got a job in nuclear engineering, specifically in waste management. I am a bit worried about the instability in the job market but more excited for the work i will be doing and hopefully make the world a safer place :)

@a.clemons

3 ай бұрын

Congratulations!! I’m sure you will be doing great things!

@justincloudy

2 ай бұрын

Mind if I ask what your curriculum looked like?

Im thinking of taking msc nuclear science and technology at university of sheffield and i would like to if the course is difficult to study and the employment opportunities

Is the drop in nuclear engineers also due to the fact that there might be less nuclear graduates?

@kevinamundsen7646

10 ай бұрын

Chernobyl and Fukushima began the death knell for public trust and acceptance, and led to the closing of many plants, notably in Germany. But with the Russian invasion of Ukraine (gas and oil reductions) and global climate change, the low-carbon attribute of nuclear energy has begun to lead to a resurgence in interest for atomic power. If things continue, we may see an increase in nuclear engineering opportunities. You may be correct, reduced interest and reduced jobs may have turned the students away. Those who are young might benefit by anticipating the future by choosing this course of study. But no choice is without risk. Follow your heart.

@Noah-ot1sv

4 күн бұрын

@@kevinamundsen7646I’m an incoming mechanical engineering freshman and my college has been trying to talk me into pursuing nuclear engineering. My college has just started a new nuclear engineering bachelors program. Oak Ridge is apparently very understaffed and Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed an executive order to set aside $50 million to establish a nuclear development and manufacturing ecosystem in the TN as the expect to see a massive turn around in nuclear engineering employment. Definitely thinking about switching as when they were talking about Oak Ridge’s situation it sounded like they were desperate for engineers. They apparently already have several intern positions lined up in summer for freshman nuclear engineering students. I would leave mechanical and dive head first into nuclear engineering if it weren’t for the extremely low demand as of now. I don’t want to get a degree and just be unemployed after college but the way they were talking about Oak Ridge it sounded like they were going to start hiring immediately after people started graduating from this new nuclear program. I’m torn between the two. If only I could see the future of nuclear because the only thing keeping me from switching is the fear on not being able to find a job after college.